The luxury clothing brand Creatures of the Wind is launching a limited edition capsule collection. The dynamic duo behind the brand, Chris Peters and Shane Gabier, decided to play on the wild side and create a special collection that includes a lot of marijuana details.

Peters and Gabier are the founders of this Chicago-based brand. This time they paired up with System Magazine’s founders, Alexia Niedzielski and Elizabeth von Guttman, to bring a unique collection that celebrates weed. The designer duo already included hand-embroidered marijuana leaves in their designs for the Fall 2017 collection. Von Guttman was really impressed with their work and asked if they could lend a custom-made piece for her article, which led to them collaborating on a capsule collection.

The clothing line will be available on May 12 and it will be an extremely limited one. The famous designer duo decided to release only 100 vintage T-shirts, 100 sweatshirts, only one coat that will be made upon ordering and four parkas. All of the items in the four-style collection will all be enriched with marijuana details. The pieces will feature hand-embroidered pot leaves and drawings placed on them. The coat and the parkas are reportedly going to be a bit pricey, with an army coat costing around $2,500. Luckily, the T-shirts will be more affordable for everyone, with a price range from $135 to $150.

The capsule collection will be presented at the luxury boutique Just One Eye located in Los Angeles. This store is the perfect station for all trendsetters that are looking for high-fashion items that cannot be found anywhere else. The hosts invite everyone interested in attending the opening party at Just One Eye’s parking structure. You can already guess what the main theme of the party will be. Knowing the fabulous and avant-garde style of the designers, champagne and many weed products won’t be missing. Marley Natural will be providing all of the weed goods that all pot and fashion lovers can enjoy.

Marijuana is becoming a huge trend in fashion. Many different designers are starting to include the pot leaves in their designs. While marijuana is not legal in most of the countries it is still legal to throw some weed leaves onto clothing and accessories. The famous designer Alexander Wang is just one of the many that successfully included marijuana leaves in his line for the Fall 2017 Collection.

The Creatures of the Wind fall/winter 2017-2018 ready-to-wear collection was visually impressive with a direct intent to promote community. Though perhaps the climate politically may call for several different things, it is nice to see someone taking a stand rather than choosing not to, especially when that stand does not directly cause discomfort for others, but that is all based on personal opinion.

How people will take this collection knowing the intent behind it is subjective. How people will see the collection is subjective with or without the intent, shown hints or elements. What is clear is that the Creatures of the Wind fall 2017 collection was thoughtfully put together and beautifully well done.

Prior to the show Christopher Peters made a statement regarding the intent behind the collection. He told WWD: “We started looking at places of belonging, commune living and, I guess, cults, too,’ though he did clarify the statement on cults with “Not, like the negative aspect, but the idealistic.’ He went on to say “We looked at what glamour actually means and how far can you take it before it becomes unintelligible ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö√Ü not wrong, but just different,’ and they did incredibly well.

Whatever eloquence his rather endearing comments and responses may have lacked was certainly translated into the collection outstandingly well. Though the collection may not have provided this as a stunningly obvious idea, upon hearing it and reviewing the pieces again it makes sense.

The coats were the best part of the collection. There were so many dynamic looks, each impressive and could obviously work for a multitude of ensembles, genres and taste profiles. So many different outerwear options were represented and that makes so much sense! Fall and winter are the seasons for coats, and for so many collections to be shown with only one or two coats, sometimes none, is a travesty.

While the sentiment behind the Creatures of the Wind fall/winter 2017-2018 collection was stirring, it was poignant and easily as dynamic with or without knowing the drive for community and friendship and the need to pull together. While it is an easily understood concept, it is much harder to practice when considering the climate of things, leading us back to the beginnings of the issue ” why do things that are so polarizing have to be glossed over so everyone can hold hands?

This doesn’t solve anything, and in this case, I believe that Christopher Peters and Shane Gabier were pushing for a positive notion in a ridiculously difficult climate. For that they should be commended, as their collection was positive and beautiful, which is really all that we need to see during fashion week. What has inspired the designers and what will inspire us works in a cyclical sort of way. It is nice to think of the sort of positive outlook this collection might help ripple out.

Creatures of the Wind presented its spring 2017 show for New York Fashion Week Thursday afternoon. The presentation was more of a beautiful hum than an explosive show, by keeping the color scheme rather monochromatic and the styling ready-to-wear. As a show, everything seemed a bit dated, but in a successful way, as it came across as more of a throwback than a misstep. That method of presentation made it even easier to look at the pieces individually and appreciate their versatility.

The tops in the Creatures of the Wind spring 2017 collection were constructed beautifully, and proved to be the pieces with the most potential for wardrobe versatility. Airy blouses are an essential addition to any working woman’s wardrobe in the spring/summer, to keep you looking professional while combatting the hot sun. That concept was explored through tops and dresses alike; the label is making it easy to stay cute and comfy. The collection also used heavier fabrics to counterbalance the breezy prints.

Even though this was a spring/summer collection, the colors seemed to be more closely related to a fall one. This was especially obvious in areas like the first look, with a long denim jacket-dress over a pale orange pant tucked into snakeskin boots.

So, some of the pieces and the overall color palette of the Creatures of the Wind spring/summer 2017 collection would be better suited for a fall/winter collection, but with how beautiful the designs are, and with the light spring attitude of the lighter fabrics, it actually worked well as an overall collection. It just expands beyond spring, so this one line could be referenced for a year’s wardrobe.

There was only one piece in the collection that fell on the questionable side. The label’s yellow tank dress fell flat, especially in comparison to all of the lovely construction of garments through the rest of the line. As a result of the shape and size of the dress’s bust, the loose-fitting knee-length hem, and the way it hang away from the model’s body, it wasn’t a flattering piece ” and if it doesn’t look flattering on the runway, there is a good chance it won’t look flattering elsewhere!

Other than that hiccup, the well-tailored garments created a lovely runway experience. Oftentimes muted collections like this fly under the radar, but in this case, it was a standout line.

The complex construction of some pieces seemed effortless on the runway, and even the most wearable pieces carried elegant luxury. Such is the way of the brand, as it has shown for the past nine years.

This is one collection that will be memorable from the runway this NYFW, because sometimes simplicity really makes a greater impact than any boisterous runway show ever could.

The designers behind Creatures of the Wind, Shane Gabier and Christopher Peters presented their new fall/winter 2016-2017 ready-to-wear collection and they have somehow managed to stay unique both with their designs and the venue. Together with all the hardships of organizing a decent fashion show, we have already discussed the importance and also the challenge of finding the perfect venue. This season the designers went for a location you would never guess from the first time‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë¬¨‚àÇ and even the third time.

The collection, which was named “Knife’ (and we’ll get to this soon), was debuted at the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York. The venue is located in Manhattan and was decorated with a splendid maroon carpet that enhanced the refined elegance of the upcoming designs.

Back to the name, there are no mysterious and hidden meanings behind the name. Knife, an everyday object everyone owns in their kitchen, yet it is so often elevated into an artistic and design forms.

“We looked at a lot of our favorite objects and graphic designers,’ Shane Gabier told WWD backstage, mentioning graphic designers Carl Aubock, Charles and Ray Eames and Ikko Tanaka as the sources for their inspiration. Gabier gave special attention to Tanaka who, he said, “approached modernism with these very graphic shapes, but always with this round, soft edge.’

And that’s what the lines, shapes, and color blocking of the Knife collection are all about; a combination of graphic edges co-existing with the softness of the silhouettes and the airy sleeves. As for the designs, plain and clean cuts are two of the most prominent features that come to mind, but in a very elegant and mature way. These are garments with a right amount of luxury and sophistication.

Think high-waist and knee-length skirts paired with blouses that add an ounce of flirt to the look. There are pieces that particularly stood out, one of them being the roughly constructed black leather dress glowing underneath the beautiful camel-colored coat with exquisite embroidery on the collars. Another alternative offers the same leather design in deep red.

Noble necklines, cuts that leave you craving for more, and a variety of prints, lace, applique, and fur‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë¬¨‚àÇ all in Knife. A lot of A-lines and loose fit, expect to cover most of the tempting skin and work with your body language. Many of the looks were styled with ankle boots or full-knee boots, the red leather boots deserving a special mention.

As if the designs were not modest enough, the color palette was overwhelmed with grey, with additional colors like black, red, blue, beige and brown. Some may claim the Creatures of the Wind fall 2016 collection is not edgy, while we would insist there is a sense of edginess in the mature spirit of the garments. At first sight, you might expect ladies above their 40s purchasing these outfits, but think again‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë¬¨‚àÇ romantic conservatism can sometimes be sexier than a deep V-neck‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë¬¨‚àÇ of course, only if you know how to rock it.

With the New York Fashion Week on now, we are warmly greeting the Creatures of the Wind spring/summer 2016 collection rocking on the runway. It was in the not-too-distant past that the graduates of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Shane Gabier and Christopher Peters teamed up to express themselves by means of designing clothing pieces and it was in 2011 that they allowed wide masses to relish their creatures of the wind on the runway. Explaining the motives of the brand’s appellation being taken from the lyrics of the song ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚â§Wild is The Wind’, the designers are automatically presenting their own spirits, which are to vacillate and wave intensely enough as to engender those stunning creatures.

This time around the windy hearts seem to take the talented designers back to the past times to collect all of their favorite things, give them some modern touches and enthusiastically forward them to the runway. What we see as a result is an array of garment pieces ranging from ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚â§30s-inspired tea dresses, motorcycle jackets brought from the ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚â§40s, floral prints and wallpaper patchwork, as well as classic suits ” from the ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚â§70s. The Creatures of the Wind spring 2016 collection contains everything possible to provide you with head-to-toe cool dressing ” flaring pants and classic suits, mini, midi and maxi skirts and frocks with versatile designs, a range of tops, trenches, cropped jackets and vests. And what is most important is that the collection is very flexible in terms of functioning for various occasions. Evidently the designers are playing tricky to keep us with the collection all the season round.

Some of the looks showcased on the runway are standing out with their somehow gothic twist ” black elongated trenches, dark mak-up and cold, unaffected eyes. We may notice in the collection a strong tendency to combine pants and maxi dresses on a single look spreading some sprezzatura around. The hues of the collection are generally cold among them being black, blue, khaki, olive green, silver grey and white. However the designers have included bright coral and yellow in the designs as well in order to enlighten the whole runway and to hint us about the upcoming spring’s trendy colors.

Another signature detail of the new lineup is fishnet tights that are peeping even beneath the pants and make the women look a little bit flirty and sensual. Floral prints are again in the full swing; we can notice embroidered roses, bluestars, bellflowers and daisies scattered here and there on the pieces. The designers have apparently got a little piece of inspiration from the night sky too, since some of the staples are romantically styled with star designs.

Judging from the Creatures of the Wind fashion line, we can come to a conclusion that the designers are considering the ideal woman to be adventurous and smart enough as to create crazy combinations throughout the upcoming spring.

Creatures of the Wind. It’s such an intriguing name, coming from intriguing beginnings. The inspiration for the name of the fashion brand founded in 2007 by Shane Gabier and Christopher Peters was essentially an 1957 recording by Johnny Mathis that was entitled “Wild is the Wind’ and included the brand’s name in its lyrics. It officially launched into the fashion market with a formal spring/summer 2011 collection and has appeared on fashion shows since then. The brand is driven by a simple concept and narrative, that which takes its inspiration from subversive subcultures and mythological themes, focuses on the youth and translates it all into garments that you would be a fool to miss out on. According to the founders, the Creatures of the Wind fall/winter 2015-2016 collection showcased today on the New York Fashion Week runway shows off “definitive moments of American culture as viewed through a psychedelic lens.’

Indeed, such beautiful creatures graced the catwalk with the Creatures of the Wind show, presenting the loveliest garments yet seen today, especially in the form of tailored pantsuits. The metallic with black in semi-feline patterns, the sheet tops and abstract floral prints, the fur coats and star studded scarves; everything caught our attention on the runway. Wide brimmed hats reminded us of the olden days in the European world, while the pin stripes gave us interesting ideas about the looks and the flared sleeves brought olden day nobles to mind. We have fur and we have tweed, as have midi skirts and trousers galore. Cropped pant suits and blue infused tartan designs appear en masse. Black and white outfits put together to create awesome pieces also appear on the runway, while the midi skirts also give way to mini dresses.

The shoes that appear in the Creatures of the Wind fall/winter 2015-2016 collection include shiny black latex in half boots and their white with black accent variations. It includes shiny black loaders and laced brown alternatives to the same design. Stretch based grey-teal shoes also appear, along with some fabric versions, while the toes are shows in suede camel hued ankle strapped platforms. These also come in mahogany and black. The V-stretch designs also come in white, while the black and white half boots change into camel with black accents. Out of all the shows staged till now and that are yet to appear, Creatures of the Wind seems to have the biggest collection of shoes within this line-up.

Of the whole, two district pieces are worth a special mention: the metallic silver with black almost animal print style dress catches the eye, especially since it appears to be so out of place among the rest of the trousers and the skirts at midi or mini hem levels. It’s got a high neckline, a black crop tank chest and moves straight into the metallic and black print with a black belt wrapped around the waist. It is exceptionally beautiful and world wonderfully as eveningwear for the more conservative but style-savvy individual. The second piece that appears entirely out of place is the sheer blouse in black that shows off all that is and isn’t there underneath. This includes a nipple tease in a crafty manner. The metallic with black also makes an appearance along the lower edge of the blouse, while the legs are clad in together straight trousers and the shiny black boots that keep appearing among the line-up. All in all, this is a fantastic collection that is worth taking a second look at.

Little did the graduates of the Department of Fashion Design of The School of The Art Institute of Chicago Shane Gabier and Christopher Peters know that they would reach this immense success when they founded their own clothing line called Creatures of the Wind in 2008. In this short period of time, the designer duo has managed to create a unique distinctive fashion style. Today their collections are presented at some of the most prestigious fashion shows, they have recently received Vogue Fashion Fund award for ¬¨¬®¬¨¬Æup-and-coming talent, which Gabier considers “an exciting honor” and they have already managed to win the CFDA Swarovski Award for Womenswear this year.
The Creatures of the Wind spring/summer 2015 collection Shane and Chris presented at this year’s New York Fashion Week turned out to be very relaxed and extraordinary, but yet full of contrasts. Knowing about Christopher’s love for everything old and antique and Shane’s interest in everything modern, we sure were expecting this. The color tones were mostly neutral and soft, nothing too bright or dazzling (with very few exceptions!). Floral and checkered patterns were dominant on shirts, skirts and dresses.

The overall style of the Creatures of the Wind spring/summer 2015 collection was not too distinctive in terms of femininity as we saw outfits that were quite feminine and ones that were less so. For instance, first there came those subtle white sleeveless long dresses with blue floral patterns that remind us of blue and white china, elegant black dress with thin beige coats, black leather skirts falling below knees with a red v-neck blouse, white skirts with a blouse with colorful floral design, a dark purple dress with hints of red and gray (who knew those colors would go THIS well together?). No less spectacular were the combinations of short tops with pencil skirts and matching vests, and glossy and glittery tops with maxi skirts. All so feminine and elegant! And then we saw arrangements of white and blue high collared blouse with wide yellow pants, patterned sweaters and dark purple pants with massive belts, black pants and long striped vests that are still perfectly elegant yet not so feminine after all.

The accessories perfectly complemented the images as well. As accessories we saw black and white striped sandals with platforms and heels, shoulder bags of textile-again in the same tones, and black chunky leather belts. The hair of the models was held in loose, messy ponytails, which made the looks even more laid-back and relaxed.
The creators of the Creatures of the Wind may be comparably new to this industry, but that will not stop us from confidently claiming that the Creatures of the Wind spring/summer 2015 collection was one of the highlights of today’s fashion events. And this is only the beginning! We really hope you are as excited about tomorrow’s shows as we are!

New York Fashion Week fall 2014 continues introducing the amazing fashion shows of the popular fashion houses and designers, and the next show in the row is the indeed flabbergasting Creatures of the Wind fall/winter 2014-2015 collection presenting the all-time best and most impressive suggestions of the brand. This time, the main accent of the color palette goes around the silver and golden shades, being presented with interesting shimmery textures and just as nice design patterns. The color combinations they come matched with are the following catchy aspect of this collection.

Thus, the opening look introduces an ultra-creative combination of the fluttery and glowy piece matched with the creative and catchy outerwear option presented with the stripy and animal-print hinting texture made of black and white. Going on with the looks, we discover the following wonder being the classy silver coat reaching the floor length. Similar texture and design has been applied to the following combination, too, particularly used for the wide-leg pants coming matched with the greenish top featuring some layers and color plays.
The all-black looks are also in, featured with a minimalistic design of a floor length dress adorned with some furry details for the top. The spectacular color plays of prints compose the following look, which is a cool mishmash of the innovatively chic and uber-minimalistic. The first is demonstrated with the design patterns, and the guarantee of the second is the simple straight silhouette.
The classy monochrome coats are also here in the Creatures of the Wind fall/winter 2014-2015 collection, presented with the cool combination of the greyish piece topped with a black coat. Further comes the poncho, designed with a super catchy blue shade and matched with the red top and the black pants. For some girlier looks, the line also suggests a pair of a bluish skirt and a black luxurious top.

In order to create some color diversity, the looks also include green shades or coats, and tops and skirts, in case of which we saw a sweet emerald green tone. The following velvet and other furry jackets are also noteworthy among the looks, coming matched with interestingly patterned cropped pants and sequined skirts. Finally, it’s the luxurious golden hues that finish up the Creatures of the Wind fall/winter 2014-2015 collection, coming matched with some ultra-chic braided hairstyles and just as chic headwear accessories.
So have a look at these amazing pieces and get inspired by those delicate and catchy shapes for the best and most outstanding fall/winter looks!

The Creatures of the Wind spring/summer 2014 collection demonstrated on the first day of New York Fashion Week, on September 5, 2013, bore “The Pale Hyperborea’ as its name due to its inspiration from the mythological Greek paradise of an unknown location. The creative designers of the brand, Shane Gabier and Christopher Peters placed the stress on the ephemeral idea for their spring 2014 line, as a result of which there were lots of tropical and desert inspired colors, the latter of which were inspired from Eugene Von Bruenchenhein’s Fifties photographs of his wife. This made the Creatures of the Wind woman look kind of out-worldly this spring!

Undoubtedly, the color palette of the clothing pieces is the key charming point of the Creatures of the Wind spring/summer 2014 collection. The line brings delicate pink hues, which look so adorable in combination with crimson red and white. Other than that, you are sure to be charmed by the light blues, desert sand hues, chocolates, grays and blacks, but also metallic accents of silver and gold. Mostly the pieces were plain and crisp, devoid of any prints and patterns. A high dose of interest was provided by the beautiful mixes of colors and the color-blocks applied. However, there were also some feminine floral appliqués on the knee-length skirts and tops that add sophistication and charm to the entire line.
What to expect from the Creatures of the Wind spring/summer 2014 collection? Think lots of perfectly tailored coats and coatdresses, knee-length skirts, elegant frocks and airy dresses, plastic-coated jackets, pajama pants and nylon dresses with artisanal embroidery details. Other than that, prepare to be dazzled by the stunning flat loafers with fringe details that are sure to lead the new warm season!

The beauty at Creatures of the Wind spring/summer 2014 rtw show was way too retro and charming to be ignored! The hair was effortless, gathered into a half updo, while the makeup was standing out thanks to the bright lipstick applied. In every aspect, the Creatures of the Wind spring/summer 2014 collection is one of the most versatile spring 2014 fashion collections that we could expect from the Fashion Week!

Staying true to its signature style of playing with clean silhouettes, fresh colors and prints, Creatures of the Wind cast their new season collection on February 7, 2013 during New York Fashion Week. “Candy’ is the name of the newest Creatures of the Wind fall/winter 2013-2014 collection and this is far not because the line brought lots of sweet pastel shades, flirty spring-appropriate silhouettes and nature-inspired prints. Instead, Chris Peters tried to explain this in a more surrealistic way: “You know how candy doesn’t look like a real thing? It looks like plastic but there’s an appeal of this nonreal thing to it.’

In fact, Chris Peters and Shane Gabier looked to the works from the eighties Memphis art movement for inspiration As a result, the Creatures of the Wind fall/winter 2013-2014 collection brings voguish, simplistic pieces created to be worn, rather than eaten. Coming in flashy tones of juicy orange, heathered pink, deep olive, purple, dark emerald green, as well as camel, cream, white and black versatile colors, these pieces also feature interesting Swarovski embroidery details, vinyl, polyester, colorblockingtechniques, masculine touches, leather inserts, as well as colorful jacquards, checkered, abstract and geometric prints.
“We both feel like this collection is very much us but you can see a buy in a more clear way,’ Gabier stated about their gorgeous collection.
The Creatures of the Wind fall/winter 2013-2014 collection brings an array of pleated skirts, uniform-like square dresses and tunics, short-sleeved dresses, boxy tops, plaid varsity jackets, structured coats, wool blazers, as well as cool maxi dresses and skirt suits. The looks come finished off with pointy-toe high-heeled shoes matched with colorful socks, sunglasses, flower embellished ties, sunglasses and waist-accentuating belts. What else does one need to love the cold days of fall?